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by wizard
Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: engine tray
Replies: 0
Views: 1567

engine tray

Wanted for 2001 D9 2.0 HDI estate .engine under tray .I am on the south coast but i travel all across south with work so can collect .thankyou :lol:
by wizard
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Economy mode selected
Replies: 8
Views: 4765

Re: Economy mode selected

hi ya mate if you want traffic lights .. you should try brighton ..your lucky if you get upto 5mph and if you stay still long enough you get a ticket :x
by wizard
Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: exhaust result!
Replies: 3
Views: 2052

Re: exhaust result!

hi there yes i believe this is correct as the warrenty runs from the original purchase date .which is included in the cost price .
if however you paid for an extended warrenty then no as you,ve paid for that extention the extention continues hope this helps .
by wizard
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:cheesy: cool im now a techy as well :cheesy: :cheesy: hope they are of some help .
by wizard
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

by wizard
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:| yeah cool ...eh where do i find the link :oops: :? as i said im mech not tech
by wizard
Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:x ok uploaded all to photobucket but still cant get them on here ...it was easier doin the headgasket ...and quicker :(
by wizard
Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:roll: hi ya ive done the flicker account bit but all i get is loads of copys of my own photos .leave it with me and Ill try again later .
by wizard
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:cheesy: ok now been back on road for over a week (over 500miles) and no issues . car is a 2001 2.0 HDI 110 estate . cost £700.00 ( 1 yrs mot 2mths tax) auxcillary belt £9.00 timeing belt kit (tensioner,water pump,belt and pulley) £79.99 solid crank shaft pulley £39.99 head gasket set/bolts £63.50 o...
by wizard
Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

No it looked so good and being out of work Im working to a real tight budget .so i went for it .in all honesty the job turned out to be easier than I thought and the price of the parts it was worth the risk .to me any way . :) I would have had to be off the road for too long and i really needed to g...
by wizard
Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

No it didnt require it I used a steel straight edge and checked for any fluctuations with feeler gauges .they allow 0.03-0.05mmm tolerance and it well within that .
by wizard
Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

Good morning all :) It is now 6days since I put the car back on the road and have done just over 200 miles and no issues . the job took about 12-14 hrs in total over 3 days (due mainly to weather ) proberly take 4 hrs off that in good conditions . i brought the head Gasket set with bolts from a comp...
by wizard
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

well I ve done about 5o odd miles today couple of short trips stops and starts and all is looking good :cheesy: wont say deffo yet till i check again once fully cooled .but Im feelin good ...I will post the full cost later when ive totalled it all ..I will list all Ive done with cost prices and appr...
by wizard
Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

:) OK all back together and system bleed through took her for a short run to get up to temperature .dark by the the time i got back so will leave her to sit over night and then do full check this morning .
by wizard
Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: head gasket
Replies: 25
Views: 11619

Re: head gasket

Hi there I also tried the K-seal .I removed the thermostat houseing to pour directly in to make sure it actually got to the head :( but no luck for me system still pressurised .i also had the hg test done and it was negative .I have got the hg and it doesnt show any signs of real damage ..only at cy...